Tulsa Child Support Attorneys
Compassionate Legal Assistance for Child Support Issues
Child support can become an extremely contentious issue between two parents. You may need help in determining the child support amount you will receive or be required to pay. You may also need an attorney to help you enforce a child support court order. These situations can be addressed and handled by a Tulsa child support lawyer at Hensley and Associates, PLLC.
Call our law office at (918) 416-4832 to discuss your child support obligations with our team in Tulsa, OK. You can also contact us online.
What is Child Support?
Every parent has a duty to financially support his or her child. Oklahoma has enacted laws to protect the children of divorced or unmarried parents through child support provisions. Child support is generally given to the custodial parent by the non-custodial parent.
It is also a common order for a higher-earning parent to provide this support so that the child’s needs may be met in the same manner as before the marriage ended. Generally, child support payments are required to be paid until the child turns 18 or until they graduate from high school.
Child support payments are intended to help pay for:
- Food
- Housing
- Clothing
- Education
- Transportation
- Medical and dental needs
How Is Child Support Determined in Oklahoma?
The amount of child support is determined by a basic guideline set up by the state of Oklahoma. This guideline involves a mathematical formula that takes into account the gross income of each parent. The support amount is a percentage of these incomes, which is then split based on various factors.
Factors considered under Oklahoma child support law include, but are not limited to:
- The cost of daycare
- Health insurance costs
- The number of children the couple has together
- How much time each parent spends with the child
- Whether child support is paid for other children from other relationships
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Commonly Asked Questions
What is the minimum child support amount in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma does not have a fixed minimum child support amount. Instead, it's determined on a case-by-case basis using the Income Shares Model, which considers both parents' incomes and divides child-rearing costs proportionally. The percentage of the combined parental income typically ranges from 14% to 28% for one child, 20% to 34% for two children, and 25% to 40% or more for three or more children, though these are general ranges and can vary significantly based on individual circumstances.
How long does it take to get child support after filing in Oklahoma?
The amount of time it takes to receive child support in Oklahoma after filing can vary greatly depending on whether the case is uncontested or contested. If both parents agree on the child support amount, the process can be relatively quick, potentially within 2 to 6 months. However, cases involving disagreements about income, custody arrangements, or other complex issues can take significantly longer, potentially 12 to 18 months or more.
Do you have to pay child support if you have 50/50 custody in Oklahoma?
Yes, even with 50/50 custody, child support obligations may still apply. The court considers the income of both parents and the time the child spends with each parent when determining the appropriate support amount.
